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Budget committee flags public works staffing shortfalls; water repairs and certifications cited
Town of Talent Budget Committee · August 17, 2024
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Summary
Committee members raised concerns that reduced public works staffing is delaying routine maintenance and making some water repairs harder to schedule; staff said the crew has fallen from five to three regulars plus seasonal temps and noted certification constraints.
Committee members asked staff whether an unfunded FTE in the water fund (approximately $26,000) reflected a current staffing need, and staff replied that the position is a split role shared among parks, streets and water.
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